Yes they are. For a full list of what's included go to the
Free Activities page.
When comparing camps be aware of exactly what is and is not included in the camp price,
it makes a big difference. We want the kids that have saved every cent of their money to
be at camp to have the same camp experience as the kids with more money. That is why
we include so many things in the camp price. Once kids get to camp it should
be the same amount of fun for everyone, not a "Fun dependent on how much money you have"
experience.
The only place where you might want to bring a few extra bucks is for paintball.
We include a set amount of balls but if you are "Full Auto" guy it will cost you for
extra paint. Other than that, everything included is free, right down to the movies
at the movie theater. EPIC!
Dinner in the evening is only thing that's NOT included in the camp price. We have it as an optional extra because there are so many great places to eat in Whistler.
If you don't take our optional dinner program, you aren't on your own for dinner though. Every day on our activity board at "The Compound" we have 3 different restaurants listed and the times that coaches are taking campers. You can hook up with whatever group you'd like to eat with.
We keep a close eye on everyone, especially the younger campers to make sure everyone is eating right and not just junk food. We have two staff members whose job it is to take the younger campers to dinner. Just because you have to pay for dinner yourself doesn't mean you are by yourself.
The biggest reason we added "Dinner as an Optional Extra" is because we found a lot of campers were spending their dinner money on things other than dinner and then going hungry at night. "Dinner as an Optional Extra" is a highly recommended option if it's the first first time away for a camper.
Some coaches go for dinner and then to the Village 8 Cinemas for a movie. The restaurants we list range from pizza, sushi, Mexican, Indian, Italian. No matter what you like to eat there is a crew heading to somewhere you'd like. There is even a McDonald's. Every day there is a crew of campers and coaches headed somewhere good to eat.
Campers are allowed to go to dinner by themselves or with friends; they are not forced to go with our staff. Dinner is usually crews of campers going to their favorite places. No one is left behind. The coolest thing is chilling in Whistler village after dinner. You see every pro you can think of doing the same thing as you. Chilling in town after a good day riding. Whistler Village is like one big outdoor mall, it's a really safe and compact environment.
Canadian dollars are the currency here, although US cash is accepted in the majority of places in town. You don't need any other spending money apart from the $25 CDN for dinner each night if you aren't doing our dinner included option. Breakfast and lunch are included in Day Camp and Overnight Camp. Although you may want to bring some money for snacks, drinks, the coaches sale etc.
You can use an ATM card up here and withdraw small amounts daily if required. It's the best way, so you're not traveling with lots of cash. There is an ATM at
The COC Demo Room shop has custom Dakine, Nomis, Vouleurz, 4FRNT and Zimtstern products that are super dope and limited edition.
As extra spending money is such a personal issue we can never say exactly how much to bring, it's a family decision. Just know that endeavored to make a camp that once you get to camp it should be the same amount of fun for everyone, not a "Fun dependent on how much money you have" experience.
As the center of the snowboard, ski and mountain bike universe, there are stores for each sport packed to the gills with next years stuff at special prices for campers. If you are looking for new equipment, don’t bother buying it at home just before you leave, get it cheap here. We have all the next years 4FRNT skis, bindings, poles and clothing available in the Demo Room at amazing prices for campers.
Please be aware our camp is NOT a 24 hour fully chaperoned, "hold their hand" camp. The youngest age we accept is 12. We allow the kids into the village of Whistler (approx 4 square blocks) on their own or with their new buddies. This is never a problem due to the fact that Whistler is
such a beautiful, safe and compact resort. We have our own by-laws up here, if you swear or use profanity loud enough, you can be arrested! That gives you an idea of what it's like in Whistler village. Most of Whistler village is car free, designed for pedestrians. The village is like a big outdoor shopping mall nestled in the mountains. We allow campers to roam around the village on their own unsupervised (until curfew), because it's such a safe and compact resort.
This is the Camp of Champions, not the Camp of Party Animals. Ken Achenbach, the Camp Director, lives in The Dorm, supervising the campers, along with other members of staff. Our close, but unimposing supervision lets everyone have a great time and stay out of trouble. We treat the kids with the respect they want, and 99 times out of 100 we get it back.
If you are under 19, our four rules for camp are no drugs, no alcohol, no disruptive behavior and you must be in the hotel by curfew, 10:00PM. Break these rules you go home that day or sooner, with no refund whatsoever. If you felt like you were an adult and broke these rules, we will also treat you like an adult
and drive you to the airport to arrange your flight home. We give you one of our cell phones to phone your parents and tell them why you are on your way home. The camper will be responsible for all costs incurred by being sent home.
If you are over 19, the same rules and regulations of "No drugs" apply. Being 19 yrs or older, you are classed as "an adult" in Canada and we treat you as such. If you are 19 yrs or older the curfew does NOT apply and you are legally allowed to drink in Canada.
However, if you decide to go out at night we ask that you do not return to The Dorm in a noticeable or disruptive fashion. This means you cannot let any of the under age campers see you drunk or with alcohol at anytime. If you have been drinking at a bar in town you must return directly to your room upon returning to
the hotel. We do not want any under age campers exposed to bad influences and we appreciate your help in keeping alcohol out of their sight.
The "No drugs" rule still applies of course, regardless of your age, as it is illegal and the police will be involved if you are caught with illegal substances. If you cannot follow these simple guidelines then you will be asked to leave the camp immediately with no refund or assistance in getting back home. We have a zero tolerance on bad influences at camp. We promise every camper's parents that this is a safe environment. If you are the person that makes us break that promise even for one minute, you will go home. Period.
These are our only cast in stone rules at COC. Don't break them and you will have the time of your life. There isn’t another camp on earth like COC.